12-Hour Bai Dinh and Trang An Tour with Mua Cave Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, Southeast Asia's largest Buddhism center, with stunning hillside views
• 02 Savor authentic local cuisine during a delightful lunch in a scenic setting
• 03 Experience a sampan boat ride through Trang An's mystical limestone caves and temples
• 04 Trek to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views of the rice valley

Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Grottoes. Explore Vietnam's largest pagoda, enjoy a sampan boat ride through mystical caves, and visit Mua Cave for stunning views from Ngoa Long Mountain. Along the way, take in the beauty of limestone mountains, lush valleys, and the scenic rice fields of Ninh Bình.

Embark on a traditional sampan boat ride through multiple caves, including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave, while passing temples such as Cao Sơn Temple and Suoi Tien Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Hoa Lư, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Cave

• 07:00 - 07:30 - Meet your guide at your hotel and begin the journey by bus through the picturesque countryside. Enjoy a short break along the way.
• 10:00 - Arrive at the stunning Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest pagoda in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Explore the pagoda, set at the base of Dinh Mountain and surrounded by breathtaking views of the river valley and limestone karsts.
• 12:00 - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
• 13:30 - Depart for Trang An Grottoes, a stunning natural site of towering limestone mountains and lush valleys. Embark on a traditional sampan boat ride through multiple caves, including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave, while passing temples such as Cao Sơn Temple and Suoi Tien Temple.
• 15:30 - Visit Mua Cave and trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views of the surrounding rice valley and scenic landscapes.
• 17:15 - Return to the bus and head back to Hanoi.
• 19:30 - Arrive back in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide and hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• Admission fee
• Boat trip
• Lunch
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Tips

Know before you go

• Sunscreen: Pack and apply sunscreen regularly to protect your skin from sunburn.
• Long skirts/dresses: Bring long skirts or dresses to wear when visiting historical or cultural sites, as some may have dress code requirements.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.